Necklace by Pine Street Tutor Alida Cappelletta The creative process is powerful – as well as learning to make art, the projects people work on at the Centre can help them build self-confidence and a sense of achievement. Lord Mayor Clover Moore 20 18 8 20 10 9 17 19 14 6 5 Artistic development is encouraged through all the Centre’s activities, including a diverse and dynamic range of art exhibitions, community projects and events. Pine Street recognises the importance of supporting people in their artistic development. STUDIOS GALLERY EVENTS/EXHIBITIONS PROGRAM DATES 2015 STAFF/TUTORS TESTIMONIALS ADULTS PROGRAM STUDIO SAFETY OUTREACH PROGRAM YOUTH PROGRAM CHILDREN’S PROGRAM FEES/CHARGES CONTACT People of all ages can take workshops in ceramics, printmaking, silver jewellery, drawing, painting, stencil art, digital art and other mediums, run by specialist tutors and professional artists in a friendly studio environment. 4 Pine Street Creative Arts Centre is the City of Sydney’s dedicated arts facility. The Centre’s high-quality, innovative arts programs and events are designed to encourage, stimulate and promote local arts and cultural activities. “Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.” — Vincent Van Gogh STUDIOS 4 Pine Street has five dedicated and fully-equipped studios for workshops in: • Ceramics • Printmaking • Silver Jewellery • Drawing, painting and street art • Digital multi-media (Mac studio) GALLERY 5 The Gallery’s annual calendar is programmed around exhibitions of high quality works with a focus on community artists and issues. As a part of Pine Street’s charter to support local, emerging and community artists, we do not take a commission on any sales. The Gallery space is 82 square metres, with 22 square metres of hanging track. We provide the drop wires for hanging works. We also have custom-made plinths and partitions for hire. The gallery also has it own annual exhibition program, with an emphasis on providing an opportunity for community members of all ages to exhibit their works in a professional gallery environment. EVENTS/ EXHIBITIONS 6 2014 Smart ARTS Youth Festival Exhibition Opening Join us in celebrating the creative spirit of Pine Street at our annual festivals, events and exhibitions, all free to the public. Check out our website closer to the event dates for more details. smart ARTS Festival Part of National Youth Week 2015 10 – 19 April Launch: Friday 10 April, 6pm smart ARTS is a youth arts and cultural event showcasing the creative initiatives, community projects and artistic talents of young people aged 15 – 26 years. Held during National Youth Week each year, smart ARTS presents a range of cutting edge arts events over a seven day festival. smart ARTS provides young people with a unique creative opportunity to collaborate and celebrate the vibrancy of youth. Join us for the launch party and art exhibition, free workshops and art activities. Come along and celebrate youth at smart ARTS – an event for young people, by young people! For the full program of events visit pinestreet.com.au/smartarts World Environment Day Children’s Art Competition and Exhibition Part of International World Environment Day 2015 5 – 14 June Launch: Saturday 6 June, 1:30pm The World Environment Day exhibition showcases the works of children aged 5 -12. This annual event encourages environmental awareness through the arts, with the aim of encouraging children and their families to integrate sustainable actions into their everyday lives. Pine Street’s Staff Exhibition 9 – 31 October Launch: Friday 9 October, 6pm Witness the creative skills of the artists teaching at our centre. The exhibition features artworks across the disciplines of ceramics, printmaking, silver jewellery, sculpture, painting, drawing, stencil art and more. Pine Street’s Outreach Exhibition November Featuring works produced in Pine Street’s 2015 Outreach programs, including 2D and 3D mediums - painting, drawing, printmaking, ceramics, mosaics, and jewellery. Pine Street’s Students Exhibition 4 – 19 December Launch: Friday 4 December, 6pm Featuring artworks created in our studio workshop programs throughout the year – ceramics, porcelain, printmaking, silver jewellery, painting, drawing, stencil art and more. Enjoy the art, and pick up some creative gift ideas for Christmas! DATES 2015 PROGRAM 8 Adults Term Programs Term 1: 27 January – 30 March Term 2: 20 April – 22 June Term 3: 13 July – 12 September Term 4: 6 October – 7 December Children’s (5 – 15 years) and Youth (16 – 26 years) Term Programs Term 1: 2 February – 28 March Term 2: 27 April – 22 June Term 3: 20 July – 12 September Term 4: 12 October – 5 December School Holiday Children’s Programs (5 – 12 years) Summer:12 – 22 January Autumn: 7 – 16 April Winter: 29 June – 9 July Spring: 21 September – 1 October School Holiday Youth Programs (13 – 18 years) Summer:16 and 23 January Autumn: 10 and 17 April Winter: 3 and 10 July Spring: 25 September and 2 October STAFF/TUTORS 9 All of our staff and tutors have tertiary degrees, current Senior First Aid Certificates, have undergone ‘Working With Children’ training and police checks. All staff who work directly with children have completed two days of Mandatory Reporting training. Fiona Sullivan BA (Art Education), Diploma of Teaching (Art Education), BFA (Stage 4 Painting) Senior Operations Coordinator Phillip Relf BA Communications (Theatre/Media) Cultural Programs Coordinator (Outreach) Rowena Hall MFA, BVA (Photomedia), Dip (Business) Cultural Programs Coordinator Craig Bunker BVA (Drawing, Painting, Digital) Cultural Programs Coordinator (Children) Christie Torrington BVA (Honours) Cultural Programs Coordinator (Youth) Nicole Eggers MFA Arts (Printmaking), BFA, Dip Fine Arts Mixed Media Tutor Rebecca Baird BVA (Printmaking), Dip (Ceramics) Cultural Programs Officer (Senior Printmaking Tutor/ Studio Technician) Anthony Brink BVA (Honours), Grad Dip (Teaching) Cultural Programs Officer (Senior Ceramics Tutor/ Studio Technician) Susan Baran BVA (Printmaking) Printmaking Tutor Alida Cappelletta BVA (Jewellery), BFA (Jewellery/Painting) Silver Jewellery Tutor Jane Caveney MA (Visual Arts) Painting & Drawing Tutor Chris Retallack BVA (Painting), BA (Education) Sculpture & Mixed Media Tutor Robert Ives BVA (Printmaking) Printmaking Tutor Chris Tamm BA (Honours) Digital Photography & Mixed Media Tutor Kath Ellis BFA (Jewellery/Silver Smithing) Jewellery & Mixed Media Tutor Tamara Killick MA (Painting/Drawing) Master of Social Development Drawing, Painting & Time-Based Art Tutor Jessica McGowan BA (Design/Art Education) Silver Jewellery Tutor Craig Bunker BA (Drawing, Painting, Digital) Digital & Mixed Media Tutor Vanessa Owens BFA (Ceramics), Dip (Fine Arts), Cert (Ceramics) Ceramics & Mixed Media Tutor Cita Daidone Bachelor Education (Visual Arts) Ceramics Tutor Adrian Baiada BLanManHon, painting courses at NSA and COFA Painting Tutor Evan Wills BVA (Ceramics), GDVA Ceramics Tutor Rachel Dickson BVA (Photography) Digital Photography & Mixed Media Tutor Peter Dwyer Dip Fine Arts, Advanced Dip Fashion Design Ceramics Tutor Alex Snellgrove BA (Visual Communication) Drawing Tutor Henry King B. Design (Visual Communications) Digital Art Tutor It has been wonderful to learn, be inspired and bounce ideas off other students. It’s a great atmosphere. Highly recommended. [The tutors] are very knowledgeable and attentive. Class is good fun and it’s a lovely experience to make something yourself by hand! It has been a marvellous experience for me. Great tuition, affordable prices and a wonderful atmosphere to work in. Having a very happy experience exploring drawing in various mediums, very liberating. I can’t imagine a more welcoming, encouraging and friendly environment. Creativity is effortless around [our tutor] it just flows! I love doing ceramics at Pine Street. The facilities are great and [the tutors] are brilliant and generous. I have done several terms at Pine Street and I can’t get enough! Thanks for providing such a fantastic studio and enthusiastic staff! Pine Street has given me the opportunity to explore my love of clay. I am very happy with the ceramics classes I attend, with great studio, materials and tutors (and the low fees!) Extremely satisfying to produce such good quality work in a caring studio. Great experience, will definitely come back. Very friendly, supportive, small class. Awesome teaching! Friendly, creative, peaceful, happy, nurturing, educational – I will be back for more! What an amazing, secret other life! The classes have been lots of fun in a friendly and relaxed environment. I enjoyed it so much I came back for more. As a very long-term student I always love coming here and have learnt heaps over the years. Awesome, super friendly! I really look forward to coming to class every week. I can’t wait for next term to start! Enjoyable and stimulating atmosphere. Thanks to all the compassionate teachers. Printmaking was such a wonderful experience, the anticipation of unveiling the print as it came through the press, learning all the various techniques and seeing all the amazing work produced in the class. The printmaking beginners course was delivered in a thorough and professional manner. My tutor has been ADULTS PROGRAM 14 Silver Jewellery Beginners: Fundamentals Tutor: Alida Cappelletta Gain an understanding of techniques such as sawing, filing, soldering, riveting and polishing. Learn how to manipulate silver with texture and form. Projects will include a pendant, ring band and another design if time permits. Bring your own jewellery or images you admire. All Levels Tutor: Alida Cappelletta Suitable for beginners and those with some experience, this course will include techniques as offered in the Fundamentals course, as well as more advanced techniques such as basic stone setting, roller printing, wax carving, granulation, reticulation and much more. Individuals may work on their own designs set at their own pace incorporating various techniques listed. Beginners to Intermediate Tutor: Alida Cappelletta Suitable for beginners and those with some experience, this course will include techniques such as roller printing, riveting, sweat soldering, metal inlay and forming. Two of these techniques will be focused on. Projects will include a ring band, pendant or earrings. Bring your own jewellery or images you admire. Painting, Drawing & Street Art Urban Streetscapes – Painting and Drawing Tutor: Alex Snellgrove Inner city streets and lanes are endlessly fascinating to paint and draw. In this course we’ll draw on location in the local area and develop some of our drawings into paintings in the studio. We’ll study the fundamentals of perspective and the effects of light and shade on the built environment, plus a variety of drawing and acrylic painting techniques. The work of Jeffrey Smart, de Chirico, Van Gogh and other artists will inspire us. Drawing and Painting: A Taste of Colour and Texture Tutor: Jane Caveney A great course for beginners or for more experienced students to brush up on their skills. Gain an understanding of how to create perspective, and reflect on your use of colours, mixing and mediums to create works. Mediums include pencil, ink, charcoal and paint to make and develop drawings and paintings – still life compositions will be provided. A Cut Above Street Art Tutor: Chris Tamm Are you inspired by Street Art? If the answer is YES, this is an awesome introduction to making stencils like a pro. Learn about different stencil materials, selecting and designing images and making art from coin size to gigantic. Learn how to convert your photos or images to stencil in Photoshop or by hand. Stencil onto any surface from t–shirts, to posters, stickers, canvas and more. Please note: this course teaches alternative methods of applying stencils without aerosol. The tutor will provide a demonstration of safe work methods using aerosol but students will not be using spray cans/aerosol spray during the course. Ceramics All Levels Tutor: Vanessa Owens A program for beginners and continuing students, this course introduces handbuilding and throwing techniques as well as basic surface treatments. Emphasis is placed on fostering individual creativity in a relaxed and friendly environment, while instruction is provided about materials, products, tools, equipment and studio operating procedures. This will provide a basis for students to develop their knowledge and skills in continuing workshop practice. Beginners Tutor: Peter Dwyer Using wheel-throwing and hand-building techniques, students can explore hand formed ceramics to create functional and decorative objects. Students will learn how to utilise the different clays for each firing temperature, and apply slips, glazes, and many other surface treatments. Students are encouraged to bring ideas or visual examples to class - the processes taught will assist them reach their goals. Hand building Objects with Porcelain Tutor: Vanessa Owens This workshop will focus on hand building and surface treatment of clay bodies. Building techniques will include pinch pots, slab building, moulds and small sculptures. Porcelain being the main body we will work with, an understanding of the material will be explored and developed. Surface treatment will cover inlay, under glaze decoration and carving. This class is open to all levels of ceramic enthusiasts with an interest in small intimate vessels, jewellery and decorative wall pieces. Beginners Tutor: Cita Daidone Using wheel-throwing and hand-building techniques, students can explore and create both functional and decorative objects. They will learn how to choose and apply appropriate slips, glazes and other surface treatments to achieve the best results. Wheel Work, All Levels Tutor: Evan Wills Learn all aspects of working on the potter’s wheel with an emphasis on technique. Beginning students will be given a solid foundation in making, turning, decorating and glazing cups and b‑owls on the wheel. Returning students will hone their skills through individual projects developed in consultation with Evan. Students will learn through observation, practice and positive constructive feedback on technique, function and aesthetics. Intermediate and Advanced Tutor: Rebecca Baird Further develop your printmaking skills via the techniques of relief and intaglio printmaking. Etch and engrave your own metal plates and experience the benefits of non-toxic processes. This class is designed for students who regard the printmaking process as a supportive element to the creative process. Prior printmaking experience is essential. Intermediate and Advanced Tutor: Ant Brink This course aims to build on prior ceramics skills and knowledge, and is a great opportunity to refine and develop your own skills and style. Advanced throwing and turning techniques are taught with an increased emphasis placed on good design and personal style. Hand builders are welcome. Important: some wheel experience is necessary. All Levels Tutor: Robert Ives Using printmaking techniques, relief, intaglio and photopolymer plates, discover alternate ways of making expressive new work. Each student will be encouraged to choose a starting point using their unique choice of materials, (photos, drawings, found objects or an assemblage of things, to develop their own prints. Join us in our well-equipped print room, using non-toxic processes. Short Course: Porcelain Tutor: Vanessa Owens This all day Saturday workshop will focus on hand building and surface treatment of porcelain clay bodies. Building techniques will include pinch pots, slab building, moulds and small sculptures. Surface treatment will cover inlay, under glaze decoration and carving. This class is open to all levels of ceramic enthusiasts with an interest in small intimate vessels and jewellery. Works will be glazed and fired by the tutor following the workshop. Beginners to Intermediate Tutor: Rebecca Baird An opportunity for both novice and more experienced printmakers to develop their skills and professional practice. Novices will progress quickly through traditional practices initially, exploring contemporary mediums including photopolymer plate making. More experienced printmakers will be supported in the development of their individual print portfolios. Printmaking Beginners Tutor: Susan Baran This course covers the fundamentals of printmaking for beginners. Explore the techniques of drypoint, etching, solarplate, lino and collagraph, with emphasis on safer nontoxic printmaking processes. You will learn to use a range of printmaking tools and machinery in a fully equipped printmaking studio. Intermediate Tutor: Rebecca Baird For students who want to take their printmaking skills to a more advanced stage, this course will extend the foundation skills and include techniques such as etching, relief block print, collagraph, drypoint and photopolymer. Safer printmaking practices will be taught for making intaglio and relief work. Some printmaking experience is required. All Levels Tutor: Robert Ives This 4 week, all day Saturday class is an opportunity to submerge yourself in your artwork and develop individual, alternate ways of expressing yourself through printmaking. Through techniques involving photos, drawing, found objects and your ideas as inspiration, you will learn to create relief, intaglio and photopolymer plates to make unique prints in our well-equipped non-toxic print room. Short Course: Solar Plate Tutor: Susan Baran This all day Saturday workshop will explore the technique of Solar Plate - a versatile and safe way to make prints using sunlight or UV lamp. You will be looking at the various ways of exposing the plate and exploring a range of printing techniques in a fully equipped professional print studio. You will be printing on fine art paper with artist quality etching inks. Please bring a hand drawn, computer generated, or photographic image to work from. If you are not sure what type of image to bring with you, that’s OK! Your tutor will help you to create something in class to make a fabulous print. Suitable for beginners or the more experienced printmakers wanting to learn more about this technique. STUDIO SAFETY 17 STUDIO SAFETY Pine Street Creative Arts Centre prides itself in its pursuit of ‘work safe’ practices and its presentation of user and environmentally friendly alternatives of mediums, without compromising quality and relevance. CLOSED TOE SHOES It is a Health and Safety requirement that students attending courses at Pine Street must wear closed-toed shoes at all times. Students arriving with open-toed shoes will not be allowed entry to the studios. OHS INDUCTION Students will be inducted at start of term on student code of conduct, studio safety, and emergency evacuation. Students will be asked to sign an agreement stating they have been inducted. This is a compulsory procedure. STUDIO ACCESS Only students who have booked and fully paid for their course are allowed into the studios. Students do not have access to the studios outside class time. Do not arrive early as tutors use this time to prepare for class. Do not stay after class as tutors use this time for packing up and cleaning. PROGRAM OUTREACH 18 Access to practice in visual arts is limited for people with disabilities or from communities that find it difficult to access other classes. Pine Street’s Outreach art programs go some way to addressing this. The centre’s programs have been developed in consultation with relevant community organisations to meet specific needs within the community. Building on its wide experience with a range of clients, Pine Street has developed and delivers quality visual art programs for other community organisations. These programs act as seeding programs, partner organisations are expected to seek funding through other avenues to continue independently. The centre’s outreach tutors are experienced in working with special needs groups and individuals and teach some of the most marginalised people in our city: people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, over 55s, people living with HIV/Aids, people with mental and physical disabilities, people from non-English speaking backgrounds, and people who are homeless, recovering from addiction, or leaving rehabilitation and correctional centres. Pine Street’s current partner organisations include: Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School, Eastern Respite Centre, Bobby Goldsmith Foundation, Surry Hills Neighbourhood Centre, Buckingham House, Northcott Estate and the Department of Housing, Glebe House, Heart of Glebe, Connections (St. Vincent’s Hospital), the Ella Centre. PROGRAM YOUTH 19 One Hit Wonders Term Programs For 15 – 26 year olds One Hit Wonders are a range of one off creative arts programs for young people. Each session focuses on a different medium and is designed to give you an introduction to the art form. Most courses are for beginners but we also offer intermediate and advanced programs. One Hit Wonders vary from term to term, and cover a wide range of art forms including stencil and street art, screen printing, fashion illustration, digital animation, sustainable bookbinding and more! Check the youth courses webpage for upcoming One Hit Wonders programs. pinestreet.com.au/youth-program School Holiday Programs For 13 – 18 year olds Join us each holiday break for Pine Street’s Youth School Holiday Program. These feature a range of full day creative arts programs designed for creative young people aged 13 to 18 years. PROGRAM CHILDREN’S 20 Please note: parents/carers cannot stay in the studio once workshops have started. This annual listing is a guide only – some of the courses may not be available every term. Please refer to term programs on our website for more specific details. Get Animated! (9 – 15 yrs) Tutor: Craig Bunker Use Photoshop to create funny animated sequences and i-movie to add great sound effects. Be part of the multimedia Pop Art movement and learn to use a range of software in our Mac studio. Students will be using the latest Adobe software and Computers. Class size: 10 Discovery of Clay (5 - 10 yrs) Tutor: Cita Daidone Join us in our calm, specialised studio and discover the magical art of ceramics. With gentle instruction from a qualified tutor, you will complete small studies and a larger-scale major work. Older students have the opportunity to progress to our advanced ceramics program for young teens. Class size: 10 Advanced Ceramics (Strictly 10 – 15 yrs) Tutor: Anthony Brink This class is designed for students who wish to further their skills in hand building and on the pottery wheel. You will explore various construction techniques and surface treatments in a dedicated ceramics studio with professional instruction. Beginners are welcome as activities can be adjusted according to individual skills level. Class size: 10 Saturday Morning Art Club (5 – 12 yrs) Tutors: Various With instruction from professional tutors, students will experiment with a variety of art mediums – painting and drawing, sculpture, ceramics and printmaking. Painting and Drawing (5 – 10 yrs) Tutor Jane Caveney Focus your creative talents and explore different 2D media such as charcoal, ink, pencil and acrylic paint. You will gain an understanding of formal concepts such as composition, colour theory and visual perspective. Older students have the opportunity to progress to our advanced painting and drawing program for young teens. Class size: 10 Painting and Drawing Technical (11 – 15 yrs) Tutor: Jane Caveney A great course for beginners, but also a fantastic opportunity for more experienced students to enhance their skills. Take a creative journey through a range of processes including pencil, ink, charcoal and acrylic paint. Older students have the opportunity to advance to our Youth Program for 16 – 26 year olds. Class size: 10 Saturday Morning Digital Art Club (9 – 15 yrs) Tutor: Henry King Join us in our Mac studio, and use the latest Adobe Creative Suite software, drawing tablets, webcams and much more! With instruction from a professional tutor you will gain the skills and confidence to express yourself using digital media. FEES/CHARGES 22 On July 1 2015 some fees will increase. Current prices are listed below. Prices include materials unless otherwise stated. Adult 9-Week courses: $285 or $210 concession Adult 4-week Saturday courses: $350 or $260 concession Youth One Hit Wonders: $40 per session Youth Part Day Holiday courses: $45 Children’s 8-week courses: $210 or $165 concession, family rate (2+ siblings): $250 + $35 materials per child Children’s 8-week Saturday courses: $245 or $180 concession, family rate (2+ siblings): $350 + $35 materials per child Children’s Holiday courses: $60 Concessions Proof of current benefit card must be provided to Pine Street after confirmation of your booking. Gallery hire Pine Street’s Gallery is available for hire to individual artists, groups and organisations. Two week hire costs $400 (individual artists) or $800 (groups or organisations). If the hirer wishes the gallery to be open on a Saturday, there is a staffing cost of $60 per hour, for a minimum of three hours, maximum of five hours. All hirers must have public liability insurance, which is available through the City of Sydney at a very reasonable cost. Bookings and payments Book online via the Pine Street website (go to adults, youth or children’s program pages). Payment is online via Visa, Mastercard or Paypal. We cannot accept payment at the Pine Street offices. Student cancellations Cancellations made up to two weeks before a course starts will incur a 25% administration fee. Those made within two weeks of a course starting will not be refunded. Once classes have started, missed classes are not eligible for a refund or make-up class. Centre cancellations If a course fails to meet minimum student numbers, it will be cancelled. Full refunds will be provided to the people that enrolled. CONTACT 23 CIT BUC KLA N PIN A ST MYRTLE ST PIN ES T TLE ES PHE YR TS L MYR SHE D PAI N CLEVE ST RD PHE SHE Seymour Theatre Centre ST LAND CLEVE LA VINE S T IVY ST DARLINGTON ACTIVITY CENTRE ND ST PINE STREET CREATIVE ARTS CENTRE ABERCROMBIE ST Victoria Park T RD ST D ST Pine Street Creative Arts Centre 64 Pine Street, Chippendale, NSW 2008 Phone 02 9245 1503 / 02 Fax 9245 1500 Email pinestreet@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au pinestreet.com.au Office and Gallery Hours Monday to Friday: 9am – 5pm. Saturday gallery opening hours vary. Please call the office during the week to check. Sundays and Public Holidays: closed Get here: By Bicycle There are bike racks in the basketball court next to our building. By Bus Catch any bus that travels from the city centre along Broadway and alight at Buckland Street. Pine Street is a five minute walk away. For buses that travel along City Road via Newtown, alight at Victoria Park and walk two blocks down Cleveland Street. By Train 10 minutes walk from Central or Redfern stations. Car Parking is very limited. Parking tickets may be issued if you stay in the same spot longer than the designated time. There is also paid parking at the Seymour Centre, five minutes walk away. Program 2015 Pine Street Creative Arts Centre 64 Pine Street, Chippendale, NSW 2008 Phone 02 9245 1503 / 02 Fax 9245 1500 Email pinestreet@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au pinestreet.com.au Think before you bin this guide. After reading, pass it on to someone else who might find it useful or recycle it. If you require this information in an alternative format please contact: City of Sydney: 02 9265 9333 council@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au Translating & Interpreting Service (TIS): 13 14 50
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